At Nirvanas Arts Collective, our story begins with a commitment to address the accessibility and inequality faced by disabled and neurodivergent artists and crafters. As a disability-led organisation, we understand the unique challenges faced by those who have experience of chronic illness and disability giving us a unique perspective to bridge the gap of inequality in the industry. Inspired by the founder's personal journey as an artist through years of ill health, we recognise the significant gaps in opportunities and provisions for disabled and neurodivergent artist that have higher or more complex support needs.

 

We provide support for artists to sell and exhibit their artwork through creating accessible opportunity, providing tailored support, and assist in the development of their creative skills. Additionally, we provide arts-based therapeutic workshops and programmes for the wider community that are focused on skill development and the enhancement of individual and community wellbeing.

 

We are currently a small team of artists and creative practitioners operating primarily in Sheffield and the surrounding South Yorkshire area, although our reach expands UK wide. As a non-profit, all our funds go back into the organisation to provide vital services for those that need them, such as providing further opportunities for our artists, produce community workshops and sessions, invest in adaptive art equipment and subsidise sessions for those in financial need.